bp · 2 days ago
Subsurface Technology Reservoir Engineer
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$190K/yr - $230K/yr
10+ years expbp is a leading energy company that is seeking a Lead Reservoir Engineer to join their Subsurface Technology Team. The role focuses on driving technical excellence in reservoir engineering, optimizing subsurface workflows, and solving complex technical problems to support bpx energy’s multi-rig program across various development teams.
EnergyIndustrialOil and GasRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Anticipate needs particular to the three bpx energy assets – Permian, Eagle Ford, and Haynesville - and apply a wide range of analysis techniques to solve emerging problems including: reservoir modelling, rate transient analyses, type curve analyses, statistical analyses, machine learning studies, laboratory experiments, and field trials
Own stakeholders such as peers and leadership in the STT, asset, drilling, and completions teams. This includes proactively establishing and maintaining relationships and channels of communication, understanding business needs, and keeping stakeholders regularly appraised of the status of technical projects
Influence change within the organization. Elevate the assets’ knowledge base, standards, and capabilities. This includes standardizing, maintaining, and optimizing subsurface processes; assuring or peer reviewing technical work; offering and hosting one-on-one mentoring sessions; offering and leading technical development opportunities
Pursue and actualize innovative proposals in the reservoir engineering domain. This includes exploring, incubating, and developing new technologies and technical workflows; engaging with third-party service providers and other operators; and attending fit-for-purpose technical conferences and consortia meetings
Progress hydrocarbon resources by exploring new prospects and developing appraisal strategies. This includes evaluating shallower or deeper stratigraphic intervals and new geographic areas
Support the business development team on acquisitions and divestitures. This includes data analysis, technical assurance, and cross-discipline collaboration
Support corporate reserves team and 3rd party reserves auditors in the preparation of yearly reserves materials in accordance with bp policies
Evaluate economics and profitability of potential projects and provide recommendations for execution; understand and communicate the financial impact of technical studies and technology trials
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or higher degree in Petroleum Engineering or other relevant engineering fields
Personal commitment to inclusion, respect, transparency, ownership, safety, ethics, and compliance
Minimum of 10 years of industry experience working as a Reservoir Engineer in U.S. unconventional plays
Strong technical background in unconventional assets with recent experience supporting active rig programs
Excellent communication skills. This includes clear, concise, and simple messaging, especially when addressing complex technical concepts to a business-oriented audience
A track record of strong integration across multiple disciplines, teamwork, and mentoring
Demonstrated ability to succeed in fast-paced and lean work environments by embracing change & adapting quickly
Demonstrated ability to address technical projects through the lens of business outcomes such as IRR and NPV
Track record of a growth mindset in terms of problem solving, resilience, and continuous improvement
Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to understand and analyze complex issues, manage uncertainty and risk, integrate multiple data sources, and make data-driven decisions
Experience with Rate Transient Analysis (Whitson preferred) and other unconventional reservoir evaluation and surveillance techniques
Preferred
Eagle Ford, Permian, and Haynesville experience preferred though not required
Experience in data visualization software (Power BI or Spotfire preferred)
Experience in Economic Modelling software (Aries preferred)
Experience with competitor data web applications (Enverus preferred)
Experience in Unconventional Reservoir Modelling (Resfrac preferred)
Benefits
Access to health, vision, and dental insurance
Flexible working schedule
Paid time off policy
Discretionary annual bonus program
Long-term incentive program
Generous 401(k) matching program
Company
BP is an energy company providing oil, gas, and renewable energy solutions, alongside refining, trading, and shipping services worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Arcius Energy.
10001+ employees
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